Lexus RX 2012 vs Kia Sorento 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 77 HP more power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 95 NM less than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 6.7 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus RX is 1 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus RX is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 446 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1662 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 92 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus RX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 15 200 | |
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